Himanta Biswa Sarma took the oath of office as Assam Chief Minister for a second consecutive term on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 [1].
The reappointment follows a decisive victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the 2026 Assam Assembly elections [5]. This win solidifies the alliance's control over the state's administration and allows Sarma to continue his existing policy agenda.
The grand swearing-in ceremony took place in Guwahati, where Sarma was joined by four newly appointed ministers [2, 4]. The cabinet composition reflects the coalition nature of the victory, with two ministers representing the BJP, one from the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), and one from the Bodoland People's Front (BPF) [2].
Top leaders from the BJP attended the event to mark the alliance's massive win [3]. The ceremony serves as the formal transition of power, establishing the legal authority of the new government to implement legislative changes and manage state resources.
Sarma's return to the chief minister's office comes after the alliance secured a significant mandate from the electorate [5]. The inclusion of AGP and BPF members in the cabinet underscores the strategic partnerships necessary to maintain stability across the diverse regions of Assam.
This second term marks a period of continuity for the state's leadership. The administration now moves from the campaign phase into the execution of the mandates promised during the 2026 election cycle [1, 5].
“Himanta Biswa Sarma took the oath of office as Assam Chief Minister for a second consecutive term”
The reappointment of Himanta Biswa Sarma ensures political continuity in Assam. By integrating ministers from the AGP and BPF, the BJP-led NDA is maintaining a broad coalition that balances regional interests, particularly in the Bodoland areas, to prevent political fragmentation after their decisive 2026 election victory.
